CHILDREN
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Our children's ministry here at Bethany Church, KidZone, has one primary goal: "connecting kids to Jesus." It is a place where kids from birth through 5th grade can come and enjoy a time of fun learning and build great friendships. Come and experience all we have to offer, there is a special place for each and every one.
Confident Kids
Group Leader: Karen Gardner
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Next session in Fall 2008
Description: Confident Kids is a small group program helping families with children ages 4-12 deal with the stresses of living in today’s world. Through games, skits, and small group discussions, both children and their parents gather in their own individual groups to learn important life skills.
Boy Scouts
Group Leader: Rob Andrews
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Thursdays
Description:
Kids Camps
Group Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place:
Time: Last week in July
Description: This 5 day get-a-way for kids in 2nd -5th grades gives kids a chance to share in some fun times in the great outdoors with their friends. Exciting services take place each evening, helping kids to grow in their walk with God.
Nursery
Group Leader: Carol Maffei
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Place: Bethany Church’s Children’s Wing
Time: Sundays at
Description: Our two nurseries provide care for our young ones. One is for kids from birth through walking, and another is for our walkers up to two-year-olds. Each of our nurseries are staffed with trained caregivers, whose goal is to make sure that church times are happy times for God’s special little ones.
Barnyard and Candyland
Group Leader: Carol Maffei
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Sundays at
Description: Kidzone offers two small groups for ages 2-5. These special little ones will love being a part of these fun and creative meetings that center on times of play and interactive learning. The goal for these two groups is to begin naturally laying the foundations of their faith and beliefs through an environment of love and care.
Seeds
Group Leader: Karen Aldridge, Janet Forest
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Sundays
Description: This small group is designed for kids in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The goal for this group is to build up kid’s lives by giving opportunities for them to recognize the love and care that God has for each of them on a personal level through interaction with the group leaders that forms and molds the child’s Christian walk.
Treasure Seekers
Group Leaders: Joane Rainville & Ashley Noschese
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Wednesday Nights at
Description: This group is for kids in 2nd and 3rd grades and highlights the journey of discovery, learning, and adventures that God has in store for them. Through Biblical teaching and fun-filled activities, kids will come to understand that God has a special plan and adventure for each of their lives.
Champions
Group Leaders: Elwood & Maria Lewis
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Wednesday Nights at
Description: This 4th and 5th grade group provides a group setting where kids develop into the spiritual champions God has created them to be. The group will have several special events and activities which will provide opportunities for them to put their faith into practice as they continue to discover their special God-given gifts.
Rush Hour
Group Leaders: Steve & Linda Wolf
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Sunday Mornings at
Description: This is a new group for kids in 2nd-5th grade. Kids will want to be a part of this exciting, creative learning environment, where they will come to understand Bible truths in ways relevant to their every day lives. This group uses both corporate learning and small group sharing to form an effective relational environment.
Junior Bible Quiz
Group Leaders: Rich & Krista Osborne, Jr.
Tel: 973-835-1234
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Place: Bethany Church
Time: Sundays at
Description: Especially designed for kids in 3rd-6th grades, Junior Bible Quiz offers a fun, exciting way for kids to understand the all-important truths that are found in God’s Word. This group works together as a team to learn relevant Bible knowledge and then through cooperative competition the children meet teams from several other churches for quiz-show style matches.
Kids Studio
Group Leaders: Pastors Gwain Bloom & Anthony DeMoro
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Don James
Place: Bethany Church’s Kid Zone
Time:
Description: A high energy, action packed kids service for all kids in K-5th grades. This program uses various multi-media productions, high-tech effects, puppets, and Nickelodeon type activities. The Studio provides a community atmosphere that is structured around the lifestyle of faith and Christian living.
Kids Alive
Group Leader: Krista Osborne
Tel: 201-891-7494
Oversight Ministry Leader: Pastor Gwain Bloom
Place: Bethany Church’s Kid Zone
Time: Seasonally on Sundays at
Description: An opportunity for kids in K-5th grades to learn how to share their musical gifts. Performances in the past have included special Christmas productions, a spring musical, and community outreach.
